Washington’s Mayor Bowser Says the City’s Police Chief, Pamela Smith, Is Stepping Down
Smith led the Metropolitan Police through a 17% crime drop and historic federal oversight, resigning amid ongoing debates over local versus federal control of law enforcement.
- District of Columbia's Police Chief Pamela Smith is stepping down from her role after dramatically driving down violent crime and the homicide rate to its lowest levels in eight years.
- Smith expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Chief of Police and lead the Metropolitan Police Department, stating it was the greatest honor of her career.
- Washington's Mayor Bowser praised Smith for helping restore a sense of safety and accountability in the city's neighborhoods during her tenure.
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District Links: MPD chief stepping down midway through four-year term; Bonds won’t run in 2026; new initiative push seeks $25 minimum wage; and more
After two and a half years as chief of DC’s Metropolitan Police Department, Pamela Smith is stepping down as of Dec. 31, midway through her four-year term.
Winning: Woke D.C. Police Chief Stepping Down Following Trump's Bold Moves to Federalize the DC Police Force and Send in National Guard
One of America’s worst police chiefs will be out of a job following President Trump’s bold move to federalize the DC police force and send in the National Guard.
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